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      <h2><code>ic-disable-when-doc-hidden</code> - Disable When Document Hidden Attribute</h2>

      <h3>Summary</h3>

      <p>The <code>ic-disable-when-doc-hidden</code> attribute tells Intercooler to not to issue a given request if the
        document is currently hidden, as determined by the <code>document.hidden</code> property.  This allows you to
      pause polling, for example, when a document is in an inactive tab, or the screen saver is running.</p>

      <h3>Syntax</h3>

      <p>The value of the attribute should be <code>true</code> or <code>false</code></p>

      <h3>Dependencies</h3>

      <p><code>ic-disable-when-doc-hidden</code> has no dependency implications.</p>

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